- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Arab Emirates
- Dresden
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dresden, Germany compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 29 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 23 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (Dirham 2.99) | Dirham 5.68 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.31 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.25 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 18 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.68 (Dirham 2.80) | Dirham 8 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.28 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 60 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.87 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (Dirham 3.52) | Dirham 2.95 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 38% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,048 (Dirham 4,298) | Dirham 5,414 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €651 (Dirham 2,670) | Dirham 5,032 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (Dirham 604) | Dirham 487 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €520 (Dirham 2,135) | Dirham 5,156 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €392 (Dirham 1,606) | Dirham 3,212 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (Dirham 385) | Dirham 203 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 317 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €522 (Dirham 2,140) | Dirham 1,195 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (Dirham 458) | Dirham 497 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 32 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 22 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (Dirham 298) | Dirham 195 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 186 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (Dirham 311) | Dirham 271 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (Dirham 370) | Dirham 233 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (Dirham 91,633) | Dirham 86,029 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (Dirham 5.65) | Dirham 1.75 | + 224% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (Dirham 223) | Dirham 107 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 22 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (Dirham 60) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 50 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.89 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.47 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (Dirham 5.48) | Dirham 8 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 44 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 131 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 64 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (Dirham 268) | Dirham 500 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 219 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 27 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.61 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 26 | - 59% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €146 (Dirham 600) | Dirham 550 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Dirham 0.39) | Dirham 0.35 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 217 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 9 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 15,205
(€3,706)
in Dresden.
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